Robbers sought this morning

Published 11:30 am Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Two armed robbers were on the lam this morning after walking into a bar, pulling a gun and demanding the wallets of all the patrons.

At about 3:15 p.m. Monday, two robbers described only as black males wearing baseball caps, white T-shirts and jeans walked into Old School Club, 2820 N. Washington St., and demanded the wallets of three patrons, according to Vicksburg police records.

Officers searched for several hours, but were unable to find the robbers or develop suspects.

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Anyone with information about the robbery is encouraged to call Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of a felony suspect. Callers remain anonymous and do not have to testify in court.

 

One jailed in drunk driving

A Claiborne County man accused of driving under the influence was jailed this morning.

Darrel Neal, 32, 280 Courtney Road, Hermanville, was arrested at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Warrenton Road and charged with DUI third offense, according to Vicksburg police records.

Neal was held in the Warren County Jail this morning in lieu of $7,500 bail.

 

Phone charger, ashtray missing in burglaries

A phone charger was among items missing following three thefts Monday in Warren County.

At 9:52 a.m. Monday, a multi-adapter car charger was reported missing from a Nissan Altima in the 100 block of Greyline Drive, according to Warren County sheriff’s records.

At 10:32 a.m., an ashtray was reported missing from an Oldsmobile in the 3900 block of Tiffintown Road.

At 6:38 p.m., the handmade wooden frame for a scythe was reported missing from a home in the 4800 block of U.S. 80.